Hawaiian Mission Houses Docent/Tour Guide Training

The Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives (HMH) is seeking history buffs, storytellers, and educators at heart for its volunteer docent program. Docents guide visitors through the mission houses and share stories about 19th-century Hawaiian history and the impact of New England Protestant missionaries on Hawaiʻi. Free docent training sessions will be held on Saturdays, August 17, 24, 31, and September 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Mission Houses, located at 553 S. King St. in Honolulu. Applicants must commit to leading a minimum of two tours per week. “Docents are the front line volunteers of the museum world,” said HMH Education Director Mike Smola. “They engage people from many different places and walks of life to help them understand Hawaiian history. Protestant missionaries had a huge impact on the history of Hawai‘i. Docents have the opportunity to take a deep dive into that period of rapid change. In addition to leading tours, docents also have access to our staff library and archival resources to further their learning.” For more information about volunteering, contact Mike Smola at (808) 447-3914 or [email protected].

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